(AP) — More than 200 people gathered on Kauaʻi to show support for reopening tourism on the island amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Garden Island reported attendees who gathered in a parking lot outside Vidinha Stadium on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 primarily consisted of business owners. Members of the group say they want to express their concerns to county and state officials about the continued economic impact of restrictions on tourism. Kauai County Council member Bernard Carvalho attended the rally and says officials are aware of the problems and have a plan under development, although he did not provide a timeline.

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